Title
A pair of white valances with sewing machine embroidery
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Straits Settlements (Singapore, Malacca and Penang)
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: Please refer to parts
Accession No.
2012-00850
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Kip Lee
This is a white embroidered valance with lacework and floral motifs. Lace began to find favour amongst Peranakan Chinese women from the early to mid 20th century through the influence of European styles of decoration. Such valances would have been found hanging from brass wedding beds, instead of the more traditional wooden beds.
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